Breakfast links: College Park wants to be a top college town, but at the expense of community?

The University of Maryland has made great strides in its quest to transform College Park in to a top-20 college town, but some say these improvements have come at the expense of student life and are leaving out the broader community. (The Diamondback)

A portion of the Silver Line extension in Dulles is waiting on the results of a test on concrete used in the project to determine whether or not contractors will need to seal or replace concrete panels. (John Aaron / WTOP)

A new study of Arlington County shows that separating the cost of parking from rent reveals the rate at which residents use their spaces, helping developers better plan public transportation options. (Paul Mackie / Mobility Lab)

Coldspring, a partially-finished housing development in Baltimore designed by the famed planner Moshe Safdie, showcases innovative design and the promise of community planning — as well as the challenges of doing it successfully. (Anthony Paletta / CityLab)

Bus lanes' utility is often reduced by the time it takes for buses to wait for traffic signals, but an innovative plan using “pre signaling” that prioritizes buses could help resolve the issue. (Laura Bliss / CityLab)

Door-to-door meat sellers in the Washington region are a long-standing profession, but customers are finding that many illegitimate — or at least unhygienic — vendors are disrupting the practice. (Ally Schweitzer / WAMU)

Liam Sullivan is a DC resident with a background in landscape architecture, horticulture and political science. He loves all things plants, urban communities, and anything outdoors. He lives in Dupont Circle.